We have 2 standard poodles. Our male has been having issues with blood in his urine.

After many tests, 3 oxalate crystals were found in a sample of urine. An x-ray and an ultrasound showed no signs of stones. He is currently on antibiotics and has started a prescription diet (which he doesn’t seem thrilled about). Is he destined for a life on a prescription diet? Is there something else we can do to prevent new crystals from forming? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Dear Kelley,

there may be many reasons for blood appearing in the urine. To name the most important ones: bladder infection, irritation and inflammation due to crystals, processed food and diet intolerance, kidney disease or change the anatomy of the bladder wall – a polyp, growth.  If your  dog is not neutered, he may have prostate problems.  There are some  cases  where the urinary  tract is  weakened  due to muscle spasm or injury  in the  region of 2 – 3 Lumbar vertebra  -  the renal  association  point. 

It appears that you started with the right examinations – kidney or bladder stones are not present, crystals are not present  in high numbers and as far as I understand, it appears that there are no signs of a growth or a polyp in the bladder.

My suggestion would be to concentrate on switching to natural diet  and dietary supplement. This itself may be enough for the crystals disappear.  these  supplements  should  be individually  suited to your dogs’ body type and disposition.  In reality, no processed food is ideal for anyone , dogs , cats or people. Ideal diet should be suited to your dogs, fit your lifestyle and your budget.

In summary, the options that you have a dietary plan, homeopathic treatment and supplements If you would like to learn more about holistic treatments , I would recommend reading the following materials.

http://www.peterdobias.com/beta/holistic-health

http://www.peterdobias.com/beta/homeopathy

If your dog is not neutered,  a prostate  examination is also  important. 

Give your dogs a hug for me. Good for them that they do not want  to  eat  the processed  food.  I think they  are quite in tune with what  they  need.  

Sincerely,

Peter Dobias, DVM

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